We rented a pontoon for the day. From check-out to check-in, the process was smooth! It's a little…read moreconfusing making boat reservations online because most of what they rent is overnight accommodations, but a follow-up call from the business settled my worries and it all went smoothly. A beautiful way to see the park, and a very well maintained and friendly staffed resort.

Y'all aren't even gonna believe this one!! Sit back and grab a beverage, this is gonna take a…read moreminute. Here goes: We decided to rent a pontoon boat from the campground we are staying at for the day. We've done this many times in many places over many years. As usual they have you sign away saying you're fully responsible for the boat. But this time, nobody knew how to use the boat. "They just put it in the water two days ago"...we have a brief discussion about not feeling overly comfortable since we have to sign for it saying we've been trained but literally can't be...I finally say, We'll figure it out while we're out there. The guy who was giving the orientation made some notes on our contract that he did not know how to operate the gps/depth/fish finder etc. and said I feel for you guys, wish I could be more helpful...In my head I'm thinking. Who in their right mind rents out a 2023 Bennington without training their staff first Finally, we set off on our way, things are beautiful, we're having a good time etc; in spite of not being able to use the equipment properly.....about 1.5 hours in I get a phone call from the owner who is clearly unhappy with me from hello. He says "I just need to clear up a couple things. Btw, this call is being recorded. I had complaints from my staff that you were both ABUSIVE to them." EXCUSE me? I said?? He said yes, that "we said we could just do whatever we wanted since the staffer couldn't tell us how to use the boat." I'm like I think you must have the wrong person, I have no idea what you're talking about! He barked, You signed a legal agreement that you are responsible for anything that happens, I assured him I know what we signed which is why we were concerned about nobody knowing how to use this boat! if there was something like that said, it was a joke! He snaps back with, that's not very funny. I'm like no sir, this is not very funny at all. I can't believe we are having this conversation! At this point I am about to come unglued on this man. I said, listen buddy if you want, you can refund our money and we'll bring your boat backin right now. So we did. I Told the woman that greeted us that there had to be some massive misunderstanding. Then the staffer guy shows up. And we're like, how on earth were we "abusive" to you?? He said well, you know when you put your hands in the air and said "I guess we have free reign". Seriously man?? We both laughed after that. I asked how is that abusive!? You admiringly knew nothing! I apologized to the 60 year old man and said it would never be our intention to offend you. Mind you I'm am madder than a wet hen by now. I looked at female owner and said, if you're not comfortable with us using your boat, I'm not comfortable staying at your campground anymore and we are leaving and I would like a refund for our remaining days because I can assure you I am much more offended than that grown man right there. She refuses!!!! We left anyway because my principles are worth a lot more than a couple hundred bucks and there was no way I could stay there after being treated so horribly!! Absolutely unbelievable! Mind blown.

We took one of the Kettle Falls NPS tours during our time in Voyageurs. While checking in at the…read morevisitors center, one of the rangers started taking orders for box lunches, with a choice of either salad or sandwiches. This restaurant is located within the Kettle Falls Hotel with plenty of seating in the dining room and out on the patio. While the tour recommends preordering lunch to prevent the kitchen from getting overwhelmed, I believe there's more than enough time to place an order for other food if desired. We didn't know this going in, so we preordered the sandwich lunches. While preorders are done at the visitor center before setting off on the cruise, payments are done in person at the hotel. Deli Sands ($12.95) - This is a really simple sandwich that anyone can make. First a couple of slices of meat. One sandwich we went with turkey, the other beef. For the former, the sandwich came with 3 slices while the beef seemed to be piled much higher. There's then a choice of swiss or american cheese, served simply cold, and then lettuce, tomato, and mayo. It's nothing inventive; it's just a pure homestyle sandwich anyone can make to take out on a picnic or for school lunch as I had while growing up. There's enough mayo that it mixes with the liquid from the veggies to drip down and out - no dry bites in sight. The meal comes with a small bag of regular Lays chips and a pickle spear. The spear isn't drained well so the pickle juice kind of goes all over the box and soaks into the sandwich bread. (3/5) Honestly there's not much else to say, it's a sandwich from the only restaurant within probably 2 hours travel time of anything else. They obviously don't have the means or capacity to really make anything fancy - it's just for the campers, lodgers and visitors like us. Food: [3/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 3/5

Everyone recommended we travel to Kettle Falls since it was our first time visiting Voyageurs…read moreNational Park. We're happy we did. It was neat to see the historic hotel and "Tiltin' Hilton" bar. We came during prime lunchtime and the restaurant was busy with just one waitress taking orders, running food, and managing the cash register. We weren't in a rush and knew she was working hard so we didn't mind the slower pace of service but some others near us seemed to be more pressed for time. Might just be something to consider if you're on a timed tour! The food menu is basic but what we got (a Philly Cheesesteak and chicken tenders and fries) were cooked to our liking. You're definitely here more for the experience than the food but we had a great time.

We had a lovely time at Ash Trail. Great location for us as we were hiking at Voyageurs National…read morePark. Deb & Steve are fantastic hosts, made us feel welcome and comfortable. Our cabin was nice, comfortable, and clean and the grounds are lovely. We had dinner at the lodge, simple and good food. We were there for trivia night, it was lots of fun. Everyone was friendly and kind. Amazing WiFi connection super fast fiber. Yay!! for their technology

Absolutely delicious food! Taste buds and stomach very happy for everyone at our table. We rented a…read morepontoon boat for the day and the customer service was amazing! Staff were very friendly and personable and we felt we were taken very good care of. It made for an excellent day for our group.

Steve and Deb run a great family resort. Food is always good and portions are abundant. The…read morecabins are clean and have all the basic necessities. Their hospitality can't be beat. The lake and surrounding area is so beautiful, just can't get enough!

It is so fun and has so much to do even in the winter and the summer you can swim to buzzard island…read moreand get a free sheet that says "I swam to buzzard island" and is just so fun

Great hospitality and amenities. Food at the lodge is tasty too. Beautiful lake, beautiful cabins…read moreand totally peaceful. Carla and Steve are great hosts.

A hidden gem in Orr We had an outstanding experience at…read moreNorthland Lodge that I have to write about. When I called to make our reservation, I mentioned my son is in a wheelchair and needed to make sure they could accommodate him -- no hesitation at all, they took care of it without making it a big deal. When we arrived, Jeff came out of the restaurant, spotted me, and said "Hey Chris" like we were old friends. I turned around, we shook hands -- that kind of personal welcome is rare these days and it set the tone for the whole meal. The food backed it up completely. The prime rib was genuinely one of the top 3 I've had in my life, and I've eaten at Lawry's -- that's the bar I'm measuring against. The relish tray had these cucumbers that were somehow outstanding, which sounds like a small thing but stuck with me. And the poke cake for dessert was better than any I've had -- moist, well-balanced, not the least bit gimmicky. As someone who spent 20 years as a classically trained chef, that's not a compliment I give out easily. If you're anywhere near Orr, MN, this place deserves the drive.

Had a very memorable and relaxing vacation here. Came via motorhome, but they have great cabins…read moreand camping area. Highly recommend renting a boat and getting out on that beautiful lake!